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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 22,145.28, 33,071.12 and 19,462.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 22,145.28, 33,071.12 and 19,462.56 is: 29,064.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    22,145.28 : 33,071.12 = 19,462.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    22,145.28/33,071.12 = 19,462.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    22,145.28x = 33,071.12 × 19,462.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    22,145.28x = 643,648,657.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643,648,657.27/22,145.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,064.82

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